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Opened: February 27, 1961

The Sound of Music - 1961 - US Tour History , Info & More

Riviera Theatre
9222 Grand River Avenue Detroit, MI

Based on The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp

Based on an inspiring true story, “THE SOUND OF MUSIC” is one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved musicals. Set in Austria on the brink of WWII, Maria a postulant, proves too high-spirited for the religious life and is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain.

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The Sound of Music - 1961 - US Tour Articles Page 20

STAGE TUBE: Susan Boyle Sings on Dancing with the Stars
by Robert Diamond - Nov 10, 2009


Susan Boyle appeared on Dancing with the Stars this week performing 'I Dreamed a Dream' from Les Miserables (and her new CD) on the hit show tonight, Tuesday November 10 at 9:00 PM EST on ABC.

REDCAT Presents West Coast Premiere of PARADES & CHANGES, REPLAYS, 11/11 - 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2009


REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater) presents the West Coast premiere of parades & changes, replays, a full-scale reinterpretation of Anna Halprin's 1965 masterpiece, parades & changes. Opening Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at REDCAT, parades & changes, replays runs for a limited four-night engagement through Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 8:30pm.

Susan Boyle to Perform 'I Dreamed a Dream' on Dancing with the Stars Tonight!
by Robert Diamond - Nov 10, 2009


Susan Boyle will appear on Dancing with the Stars this week performing 'I Dreamed a Dream' from Les Miserables (and her new CD) on the hit show tonight, Tuesday November 10 at 9:00 PM EST on ABC. (Check Local Listings for Further Details).

Susan Boyle to Perform "I Dreamed a Dream" on Dancing with the Stars
by Robert Diamond - Nov 7, 2009


Susan Boyle will appear on Dancing with the Stars this week performing 'I Dreamed a Dream' from Les Miserables (and her new CD) on the hit show.

Actresses Reprise ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE Roles at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 11/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 5, 2009


Two Sonoma County actresses will reprise their critically acclaimed performances as country singing legend Patsy Cline and her devoted fan Louise Seger when 'Always...Patsy Cline' is presented at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Cast Recording Gets 50th Anniversary Re-Release, 11/3; Barnes & Noble Original Cast Reunion Set for 11/16
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 2, 2009


On November 16, 1959, The Sound of Music - the last musical collaboration of composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II - made history when it opened at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theater. Masterworks Broadway celebrates that milestone with a special 50th anniversary edition of the musical's beloved original cast recording, starring Broadway legend Mary Martin. The 50th anniversary edition of the original cast recording of The Sound of Music will be released on November 3, 2009.

ALT Presents Excerpts From THE GOLDEN TICKET As Part Of The New York Chocolate Show 10/30-11/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2009


American Lyric Theater (ALT) will present 10 Family Preview Performances featuring excerpts from THE GOLDEN TICKET, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' as part of the KidZone program of family events at The New York Chocolate Show, to take place at The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th Street, NYC, from October 30 - November 1, 2009.

AMERICAN LYRIC THEATER Presents Excerpts From THE GOLDEN TICKET As Part Of The New York Chocolate Show
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2009


American Lyric Theater (ALT) will present 11 Family Preview Performances featuring excerpts from THE GOLDEN TICKET, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' as part of the KidZone program of family events at The New York Chocolate Show, to take place at The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th Street, NYC, from October 30 - November 1, 2009.

ALT Presents Excerpts From THE GOLDEN TICKET As Part Of The New York Chocolate Show 10/30-11/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2009


American Lyric Theater (ALT) will present 10 Family Preview Performances featuring excerpts from THE GOLDEN TICKET, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' as part of the KidZone program of family events at The New York Chocolate Show, to take place at The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th Street, NYC, from October 30 - November 1, 2009.

AMERICAN LYRIC THEATER Presents Excerpts From THE GOLDEN TICKET As Part Of The New York Chocolate Show
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2009


American Lyric Theater (ALT) will present 11 Family Preview Performances featuring excerpts from THE GOLDEN TICKET, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' as part of the KidZone program of family events at The New York Chocolate Show, to take place at The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th Street, NYC, from October 30 - November 1, 2009.

Athens Theatre Presents THE LETTERMEN 11/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 28, 2009


The one change Tony Butala, original founding member of The Lettermen, would have made in the 45-plus year career of one of the most popular vocal groups in history is a surprising one. 'We chose the wrong name!' he exclaims.

ALT Presents Excerpts From THE GOLDEN TICKET As Part Of The New York Chocolate Show 10/30-11/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 27, 2009


American Lyric Theater (ALT) will present 10 Family Preview Performances featuring excerpts from THE GOLDEN TICKET, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' as part of the KidZone program of family events at The New York Chocolate Show, to take place at The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th Street, NYC, from October 30 - November 1, 2009.

Cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan To Perform At The Squitieri Studio Theatre 10/26
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2009


The new Squitieri Studio Theatre (located inside the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts) offers the ideal intimate setting to showcase the talents of Narek Hakhnazaryan, the first of three talented Young Concert Artists coming to Gainesville during the 2009-10 Season. This virtuosic Armenian cellist will perform on October 26, 7:30 p.m.

REDCAT Presents West Coast Premiere of PARADES & CHANGES, REPLAYS, 11/11 - 11/14
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 23, 2009


REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater) presents the West Coast premiere of parades & changes, replays, a full-scale reinterpretation of Anna Halprin's 1965 masterpiece, parades & changes. Opening Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at REDCAT, parades & changes, replays runs for a limited four-night engagement through Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 8:30pm.

Athens Theatre Presents THE LETTERMEN 11/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2009


The one change Tony Butala, original founding member of The Lettermen, would have made in the 45-plus year career of one of the most popular vocal groups in history is a surprising one. 'We chose the wrong name!' he exclaims.

AMERICAN LYRIC THEATER Presents Excerpts From THE GOLDEN TICKET As Part Of The New York Chocolate Show
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2009


American Lyric Theater (ALT) will present 11 Family Preview Performances featuring excerpts from THE GOLDEN TICKET, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' as part of the KidZone program of family events at The New York Chocolate Show, to take place at The Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th Street, NYC, from October 30 - November 1, 2009.

SAMMY Opens At The Old Globe, 10/2
by Eddie Varley - Oct 2, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Celebrates One Year in Toronto With Free Lunch Time Concert At Nathan Phillips Square 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2009


Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Ian and David Mirvish's lavish, Dora Award-winning production of the timeless classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC will enjoy its 1st Anniversary - a full year on stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre - this Friday, October 2.

SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Celebrates One Year in Toronto With Free Lunch Time Concert At Nathan Phillips Square 10/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 30, 2009


Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Ian and David Mirvish's lavish, Dora Award-winning production of the timeless classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC will enjoy its 1st Anniversary - a full year on stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre - this Friday, October 2.

Cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan To Perform At The Squitieri Studio Theatre 10/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2009


The new Squitieri Studio Theatre (located inside the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts) offers the ideal intimate setting to showcase the talents of Narek Hakhnazaryan, the first of three talented Young Concert Artists coming to Gainesville during the 2009-10 Season. This virtuosic Armenian cellist will perform on October 26, 7:30 p.m.

SAMMY Gears Up For Opening At The Old Globe, 10/2
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 29, 2009


SAMMY, a new musical about the life of Sammy David Jr. currently in previews at The Old Globe, is gearing up for it's much anticipated opening on October 2nd and the buzz has begun. After all, what $2.5-million production about an icon with a 13-piece orchestra and list of award-winning actors wouldn't generate excitement?

Gisela Cardenas, Lear deBessonet, And Michael Goldfried Among TCG's 2009 Recipients Of The NEA/TCG Career Development Program For Directors
by Reynard Loki - Sep 15, 2009


Twelve early-career directors and designers have been selected for the 2009 NEA/TCG Career Development Programs for Theatre Directors and Designers. The recipients were chosen by an independent, national selection panel composed of theatre professionals. These programs are administered by TCG, in association with the National Endowment for the Arts, with major support from The Ford Foundation.

THE BIG PICTURE Pays Tribute To Rodgers & Hammerstein 9/6 At The Hollywood Bowl
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2009


The Big Picture, one of the Hollywood Bowl's most popular annual programs, pays tribute this year to the extraordinary legacy of Rodgers & Hammerstein on Sunday, September 6, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.

THE BIG PICTURE Pays Tribute To Rodgers & Hammerstein 9/6 At The Hollywood Bowl
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 26, 2009


The Big Picture, one of the Hollywood Bowl's most popular annual programs, pays tribute this year to the extraordinary legacy of Rodgers & Hammerstein on Sunday, September 6, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.

Other Productions of The Sound of Music

1959   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1961   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1961   West End London Production
West End
1961   Australia Australian Production
Australia
1962   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1963   US Tour 3rd National Tour
US Tour
1964   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1979   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
1979   Off-Off-Broadway Equity Library Theatre Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
1981   West End London Revival
West End
1990   Off-Broadway New York City Opera Revival
Off-Broadway
1998   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2003   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2006   West End London Revival
West End
2013   Motion Picture NBC Live Televised Production
Motion Picture
2015   US Tour 2015 National Tour
US Tour

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